Ibuprofen while pregnant

Aspirin and Ibuprofen

Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin works by relieving pain and reducing inflammation, high temperature and fever. It is effective for mild to moderate pain like headache, toothache and sore throat.

Contradiction:

Hypersensitivity to Aspirin or any other constituents

Peptic ulceration or those with a history of peptic ulceration

Haemophilia

Concurrent anti-coagulant therapy

Children under age of 16 years

Breast feeding

Caution should be taken in patients with asthma, allergic disease, and impairment of hepatic or renal function. Do not consume Aspirin if you have a stomach ulcer. There is a possible relation between aspirin and Reye's syndrome when given to children. This rare disease can affect the brain and liver, and also could be fatal. For this reason Aspirin should not be given to children unless exclusively indicated.

Concurrent use of other NSAIDs or corticosteroids may increase the likelihood of gastric side effects. Aspirin use with anticoagulants can increase the risk of bleeding. The effect of phenytoin and valproate may be enhanced by Aspirin. Delayed elimination and increased toxicity of methotrexate can occur with concomitant use of Aspirin.

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory pain killer. It is used to relieve pain and redness in conditions such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, swollen joints, frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, lower back pain, sprains and strains. It can also be used in the treatment of other painful conditions such as toothache, pain after operations, period pain and headache.

Do not take ibuprofen if you:-

Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Are breast-feeding

Are allergic to ibuprofen

Have, or have had, a stomach ulcer or other gastric complaint

Suffer from asthma or ever had an allergic reaction after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain killers

Suffer from liver, kidney disease, or heart disease

Have systemic lupus erythematosus

Suffer from a condition in which bleeding tendency increases

Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:-

Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant

Suffer from any gastric problems

Suffer from any cardiac disorders

Most common side effects ?

The most common side effects observed with ibuprofen are stomach pain, indigestion, heartburn, feeling sick, vomiting, wheezing, shortness of breath, skin rash, itching, yellowing of the eyes and/or skin, severe sore throat with high fever, blurred vision and fluid retention.

Contradiction:

In patients with known hypersensitivity to anti-inflammatory pain killers

In patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation,